This 8 week online course equips learners with the basics of network virtualization with VMware NSX.
To get the most of this course, you should have familiarity with generic IT concepts of routing, switching, firewalling, disaster recovery, business continuity, cloud and security.
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
• Understand network virtualization basics
• Describe NSX business value and use cases
• Explain how NSX is different from traditional networking
• Summarize networking and security solution architecture with VMware NSX around these key areas:
+ Micro-segmentation
+ Automation with OpenStack
+ Automation with VMware vRealize Automation
+ Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
+ Operational Transformation
• Demonstrate understanding through hands-on experience
• Develop a learning plan for network virtualization certification
If you are new to network virtualization, download our Network Virtualization for Dummies guide.
http://learn.vmware.com/36350_NSX_ITAutomation_Reg?src=af_5acfd24cebb90&cid=70134000001YR9b

From the lesson

Security Solutions with VMware NSX

This module dives into VMware NSX as a security platform that provides a defensive in depth solution. The content compares traditional security solutions with the in-kernel firewall provided by VMware NSX. In addition, this module covers application behavior monitoring and the ecosystem of partners that integrate with VMware NSX to provide a comprehensive security solution.